PwC’s ‘rainmaker’ partners often pursue profits ahead of ethics, scathing review finds
by Henry Belot from World news | The Guardian on (#6F3EY)
Internal review led by former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski finds whatever it takes' culture at accounting firm contributed to serious ethical failure
PwC partners who make the firm money are known as untouchables" and rainmakers" to whom the rules don't always apply", according to a scathing cultural review that confirms the pursuit of profit often outweighed ethical responsibilities.
The review by former Telstra boss, Ziggy Switkowski, found many staff believe revenue is king" and that partners who exceed financial expectations are considered heroes" who are not always held accountable for their business practices.
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